Portland Harbor HotelvsBlind Tiger Portland ??? Carleton Street
Portland Harbor Hotel and Inn On Carleton are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Portland Harbor Hotel ranks significantly higher than Inn On Carleton. Portland Harbor Hotel comes in at #2 in Portland with approval from 8 reviews such as Concierge, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Portland Harbor Hotel Show All Reviews
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Making luxury its primary focus, the Harbor Hotel has become a favorite with business travelers seeking meetings on a more intimate scale and vacationing guests who want high-quality service."
Concierge
"Despite the ample number of rooms it still has a feeling of creative intimacy: chocolate lobsters on the pillows at turndown, and a concierge who takes to special requests with gusto."
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Ask for a garden view, which overlooks a lovely central courtyard.
Lonely Planet
"Portland's finest hotel radiates period appeal from the coiffed lobby to the classically fitted rooms with sunny gold walls and pert blue toile bedspreads." Full review
Star Service
"Westin's only serious competition, and the better of the two for individuals, this is a glove fit for fans of regional flavor and those that don't need to cash in loyalty rewards points." Full review
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You can also request one of the vast suites with two-person whirlpool tubs.
Rough Guide
"Pretty rooms with particularly nice bathrooms, in a great location near the waterfront; many units overlook the English garden."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Located in the middle of Portland, Maine’s downtown Old Port District, Portland Harbor Hotel is a luxury property that blends classic style with modern amenities." Full review
Jetsetter
"Weekender favorite in Portland’s historic district, with a popular seafood restaurant and old-fashioned service." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"The Portland Harbor Hotel's unbeatable location and attentive staff received major kudos from recent guests." Full review
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Reviews for the accommodations were a bit more mixed: Some said their digs were clean and comfortable, while others lamented their small size and recommended booking a room that doesn't overlook the street to avoid disruptive neighborhood noise.
Condé Nast Traveler
"A decidedly more modern personality with nautical vibes...it's one of the better high-end hotels in the Old Port and its character shines through in a way it doesn't always at bigger chains." Full review
Frommer's
"The interior courtyard throws off European ambience; large rooms are furnished with queen- and king-size beds and spacious work desks. Even the standard rooms are outfitted with armoires" Full review
Blind Tiger Portland ??? Carleton Street
46 Carleton Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"This 1869 Victorian has a curved mahogany staircase to the third floor, a bay window overlooking the street from the front parlor, and gleaming pumpkin pine floors." Full review
Star Service
"The inn is a tiny treasure overseen by attentive owners." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the best-known B&Bs in a city full of them...the hotel has six guest rooms, all accessed by a winding stairway. The English garden is a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This inn has six grandiose rooms, all with high ceilings and large windows... The English garden in back is a particularly peaceful setting in which to unwind." Full review